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Yoga practitioners have discovered that consistent yoga exercises awaken both mind and body! As you unburden your mind to give your undivided attention to each pose, you stimulate your “inner body” awareness of the present moment.

Patience is not only a virtue, it is the “key” to mastering a yoga pose, specially when combined with ample time and commitment.

Choose a clean, graceful space for your practice area, and if you can, one with a bare floor and an accessible wall. Remove any distractions from your yoga environment.

Be consistently mindful of how your body feels, and stop or pause if you feel any pain or discomfort while undertaking a pose.

Yoga props and yoga accessories, such as yoga mats, yoga bolsters, yoga straps, yoga blocks, yoga mat bags, and even yoga towels are perfect for aiding you in moving deeper into a pose, in performing a flawless pose, and in practicing in a wholesome way.

High on the list of the many benefits of using yoga props is that most are designed to to aid in the relief of any pain or discomfort you may feel while a yoga pose is being perfected.

On occasion we all “push” instead of “ease” into a yoga pose, and injury sometimes occurs.

Doing yoga releases tension, and using props assists with stress relief by giving the support necessary for you to relax (but not be lazy) in your practice.

As we mentioned earlier, yoga practice is about unifying the mind, body and spirit through the development of a deeper awareness and the augmentation of mindfulness.

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